Deilanthe thudichumiiandDeilanthe peersiiare very alike , but their flowers subject at dissimilar times . The bloom ofDeilanthe thudichumiiarediurnaland open between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. , while those ofDeilanthe peersiiarenocturnaland open between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Deilanthe thudichumii(L.Bolus ) S.A.Hammer

Aloinopsis thudichumii , Nananthus thudichumii

Deilanthe thudichumii aka Aloinopsis thudichumii

In habitat, Central Karoo Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo by_3foxes. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.

Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Deilanthe

The specific name " thudichumii "   ( label thoo - dih - KOO - mee - eye ) honors Jacques Thudichum ( 1893 - 1985 ) , a Swiss - born plantsman and plant collector .

Aloinopsis villetiiis native toSouth Africa . It grow in shaley filth from Loeriesfontein in the Northern Cape to Laingsburg in the Western Cape province .

Deilanthe thudichumii aka Aloinopsis thudichumii

In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Deilanthe thudichumii , also known asAloinopsis thudichumii , is a dwarf , compactsucculentthat formsrosettesof velvety leaves ranging from gray - park to pearly greyness or brownish . The leaves are broader than they are thick and can grow up to 1.4 inches ( 3.5 cm ) in length and 0.5 inches ( 1.3 cm ) in width .

In the spring , Deilanthe thudichumiiproducesolitaryflowers that can reach a diameter of 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) . The diurnal flowers have numerous narrow , yellow to orange - yellowpetalswith reddish baksheesh . The fruits are 8- to 14 - locular capsules with small closing bodies .

Light : This succulent involve hopeful light but not too much direct sunshine . So , a windowsill that receives 4 to 5 hour of direct sunlight in the morning and fond shade in the afternoon will be a perfect office for indoor growth .

Flower of Deilanthe thudichumii aka Aloinopsis thudichumii

In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Soil : Deilanthe thudichumiithrives in holey soil , allowing the water to drain off quickly . Thus , use commercial soil for succulent ormake your own well - draining mix .

Temperature : High temperature are not a problem as long as there is plentifulness of fresh air , and the plant can survive mild Robert Frost if kept dry . It uprise best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperature ranging from 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C ) .

lachrymation : To keep your plant life healthy , it is most significant to jazz when , how much , and how often to water . During the torpid period of time , unremarkably in summertime , Deilanthe thudichumiirequires little or no water . In the fall , once it develop again , water thoroughly but allow the land to dry out between lacrimation .

Flowers, buds, and fruit of Deilanthe thudichumii aka Aloinopsis thudichumii

In habitat, Namakwa Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byPanayoti Kelaidis. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.

fertilize : As long as you repot this flora every two years , it does not need fertilizer .

Repotting : Even if it can quell happy in the same sens for year , once in a while , you could repot your industrial plant to give it more space anytime during the growing season . However , the best time is at the commencement of the develop season .

Propagation : Although it is commonly started from semen , Deilanthe thudichumiican be easily disseminate by division . Late summertime , just before it begins to give dormancy , is the best sentence to divide the plant , while the drop is ideal for sowing the seeds .

Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Aloinopsis .

Deilanthe thudichumiiis considered non - toxic , so have it around kid and favourite is good .

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